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    1997 Mariner 2 stroke-what "family is it"

    Hey all, looking at buying a 1997 16' tracker boat with a 40 HP 2 stroke mariner ELO. Just curious what "family" this motor in. Is it a de-tuned 50 hp or a ramped up 25/30hp like so many engines are today. For example one of my pops OMC 50hp engines could be turned into a 60 by switching a...
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    Converting 2008 Yamaha 25hp short shaft to long shaft

    Hi All. Tried searching for this question but only found links from long to short shaft. I have a "new" (6 months old from dealer)2008 25MSH 2 stroke short shaft Yamaha outboard. Currently running a 13'9" Zodiac. Great boat and goes like a bat out of you know what. However... bit small for...
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    Boat rigged out! Pics

    Finally got this thing rigged out the way I want it. Thought I would pass along some pics. Thanks for all the help from everyone here with the ideas to get this thing up to spec. -1984 13'9" Zodiac (no PVC here!) purchased used from dealer. -2008 25hp Yamaha 2 stroke, purchased new may this...
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    Pulling a tube?

    Anyone pull a tube with an inflatable? I have a 13'9 Mark II GR Zodiac with a 25HP Yamaha 2 stroke. Hole shot is pretty good to plane. 9yo daughter wants to go 'tubing at the lake when we go on vacation next week. I have two eye bolts on the rear of the transom, figure I will put a rope...
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    adding tilt/trim to 25HP tiller handle

    I have a 2008 25HP 2 stroke tiller handle short shaft. How hard is it to add the trim/tilt feature? Can this be done? Boat is manual start but I have a 12v battery in the boat to run my depth finder, gps etc. so power is not an issue. Approx how much weight would this add to the motor? Can...
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    How much spray do you get?

    Last weekend tried out the new 25 HP Yamaha 2 stroke. Still breaking it in but man did it haul butt when I gunned it. Boat is an older Hypalon Zodiac Mark II Grand Raid. This is the 2nd time I have used the boat. Question I have is about spray and water in the boat. I got quite a bit of water...
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    Ladder for inflatable?

    What are you all using for a ladder to get back in the boat? The boat store sells one that is made for inflatables but it is $2-300 OUCH!! I have tried rope/chain ladders on other boats but the problem is the ladder goes under the boat and is very difficult to get into the boat with. I have...
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    Yamaha vs. Merc 25hp OB

    Hey all, I have found a source for a new 2008 25hp Yamaha 2 stroke short shaft and another source for a mercury 25hp short shaft sea pro. Motors will be going on a zodiac. The new Yamaha is only $400 more ($2400) than the 2 year old Merc. Current plan is to buy the Yamaha as I like new and...
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    Will lawnmower battery start an 08 2 stroke?

    I found a source for a new '08 2 stroke 25hp Yamaha. (need 2 stroke for weight going on a zodiac boat) I have the choice between ele start or manual. I want to keep the boat portable and take the thing apart often so I am leaning towards the manual start as a series 24 or 27 battery can be a...
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    Seats??

    Please show me how you are rigging your boats for seats. I am thinking about putting a removal post seat in the rear for the operator, it will have a locking swivel to be safe and legal. Up front is a different matter. One thought is to get a marine cooler the width of the boat and put a...
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    Pole holder ideas??

    OK, so got the boat and it is salmon season. Any good ideas for mounting a pole holder?? I am thinking some sort of system that bolts to the AL floor. Needs to put pole out the side of the boat so the line does not foul the OB and I can get to it quickly-thus mounting on transom is not going...
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    Used Hypalon Zodiac vs. new PCV Maxxon

    I think I know the answer to this already but figured before I plunk down the green I should ask the brain trust. Boils down to 2 boats. Both are from a dealer/authorized zodiac repair center. I live in the northwest and don't plan on really using the boat outside of this part of the...
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    Good buy on a 1994 15 HP?

    Looking at a small boat with a 1994 15HP force. Going to take a look tomorrow and hear it run. 12' boat w/ motor is $850. Seems like an OK buy if it runs strong. The boat is not worth much more than $100 mainly looking at the motor. 1. Is there anything that should make me stay away from...
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